What is the setting? France?
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mickey2bailey | Middle School Teacher | (Level 3) Assistant Educator
The story takes place in Paris, France during the latter half of the 19th century when a woman's destiny was decided by the social class she was born into unless she married int a higher status. This also hinged upon having a dowry, money/property, given to the groom upon their marriage. It was difficult for women to improve their lot in life because of the social norms at that time in history.
alexb2 | eNotes Employee
The setting is Paris, France. It moves through several locales, most of them lower or middle-class, but with some high-society thrown in as well.